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Skoda customers to get VRT benefit

IrelandCarTrade.com, 06.11.08



Skoda is one manufacturer that stands to benefit more than most from new VRT regulations due to come into force soon. From an Irish range consisting of some 160 model variants, two thirds will come down in price, some by very significant amounts. Amongst models set to benefit most is the Fabia range, all of which reduce in price save for one model with automatic transmission.

Typical of these is the 1.4-litre TDI, 80bhp Ambiente version at EUR16,605 ex works - which benefits from a reduction of EUR2,045 and band 'A' road tax of just EUR100. Another winner is the 170bhp Octavia which comes powered by a newly-introduced RS common rail diesel engine and, for the first time, with optional DSG gearbox. With road tax of just EUR290, this new model has a band C rating and comes with a price reduction of almost EUR4,000. In Combi estate form, its new RS engine brings it from Band D to Band C with a corresponding price reduction of EUR4,060.

Overall, changes affecting the Octavia range give it an attractive price proposition of EUR29,285 (hatchback) and EUR30,330 (estate). So too in Octavia Tour versions with its price down by EUR2,040 to EUR19,555 and road tax of just EUR150.





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